SnapOn Modis Video Review

SnapOn Modis Video Review

In this video, Automotive Robo Tech will first do an over view of the Snap On Modis automotive scanner. Then, I'll point out the strong and weak points of the tool. Finally, I will run the equipment through six specific scales of comparison. So, without further ado, here we go.

The Snap On Modis. Price 8080.00 dollars, without accessories. The Modis, as a tool, includes a Scanner, combined with scope-based component testing, and a graphing digital multi meter and database. This forms a perfect marriage and makes for good integration. It has an experience based textual Troubleshooter and component test information. The Modis is also upgradeable via memory update. It is a Windows C E based operating system, with access to memory ports, like USB, and peripheral adapters, like printers, keyboard, and 5 gas analyzer. It has a VGA, 7 inch LCD color display, with color coded waveforms for easier visualization. The unit has a RISC processor, which means, reduced instruction set computer and is a C P U design strategy based on the understanding, that simplified instructions can provide higher performance, it is this simplicity that enables much faster execution of each program instruction. RISC machines dominate the cell phone, and tablet PC world. The scanner software covers Domestic, Asian and European vehicles. It is the opinion of Robo Tech, that in comparing the Modis to all it's OEM scanner counterparts, that the Modis has 65% coverage on Domestics, about 55% coverage on Asians, and 40% coverage on Europeans. This assessment takes into consideration all available modules, like Body, brakes, air bags, seating, radios, fiber optic link, engine, transmission, steering, etcetera. The oscilloscope section can be used on all systems, and all makes and models as is, and needs no updating. The graphing multi meter section is the one feature, which is second to none. Being that it has a built in database, it does require updating. Software updates con not be skipped, otherwise you'll have to pay for all the missed updates at full price. The scope captures 6 million samples per second on 4 channels, so that's 2 mega samples per channel. In practical terms, this equates to 1.5 mega Hertz scope, which is more than adequate to automotive use.

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[SuperGage111]

The video is incorrect in stating that if you miss an update you have to purchase each of the ones you missed. That is incorrect. You get all the back fill at one price. it is just a couple hundred more than the normal update.

[ADPTraining]

@SuperGage111 Why should it be a couple of hundred more? If you missed all that coverage, it means you didn't have access to those vehicles, therefore, you lost that capability for said year models. For many technicians it is cost effective to wait or skip a couple years, that way it becomes cost effective to upgrade. With this tool, if you skip many years, it becomes so expensive that come techs opt to sell the tool and go somewhere else. That is not fair for the technician or the consumer.

[ADPTraining]

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[mechanic4yourcar]

snap on scanners are pure garbage and a waist of money. they sucker you to buy their scanners so you have to buy their over priced updates every year

[ADPTraining]

@mechanic4yourcar Thanks for posting. We aim to present the video here without any biasing. Our intention is to disseminate as much content as possible to help others make an inform decision. This is a highly under covered topic. Many techs spend thousands of dollars on a tool without knowing what they're buying. We either own, sample or review 99% of the diagnostic tools sold in the US. We love that you posted your opinion. Keep it up and maybe we can help you make in informed decision. Thanks

[shadetreeautocare]

how about the new ottotest diagnostic scan tool

[ADPTraining]

@shadetreeautocare Thanks for the post. We've had experience with BlueStreak before. It is part of Standard parts brand. We'll keep this newer tool in mind. THanks again...

[SJKile]

Just an absolutely and totally informative video. Thanks

[ADPTraining]

@xxioryyagamixx Most definitely not... We own most of the tools you've mentioned. We also have contacts with many schools and institutions to be able to demo and sample the ones we don't have. We also design and manufacture our own scanner and scope, so I know what I'm looking for. All we need from you folks is to tell us what you want to see reviewed. We promise absolute neutrality. In fact, we will never review any of our tools here nor will we mention other brands, other than the review.

[xxioryyagamixx]

@ADPTraining yes the verus will be a really interesting revew as well as the Verdic ( both from snap-on) but it will be great to see OTC producs like the pagisys and the genesys as well as some producs from bosh which are mostle PC versions but. also there this PC based scanner called auto enginuity which covers obd2 as the basic and $100 upgrades on OEM data

hope its not too much to ask =)